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Lifespan of your HVAC System

HVAC lifespan prediction – the holy grail or the witches’ brew? Sadly, our industry can only offer broad ranges. A heat pump system should operate between 10 – 15 years. Furnaces, gas or oil, can last for 20 or more years. The different ranges reflect the varied installation, operation and maintenance conditions of the equipment. Unlike buying a car, where the client purchases a factory built model delivered to the dealer, buying an HVAC system is like buying the engine, the transmission, the body and the fuel system from the factory and, then, having the car dealer put it all together in your driveway. In short, the skills and knowledge of your HVAC professional can make a big difference in both how long a system lasts and how well it performs during its lifetime.

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Charlottesville, VA

In our initial fall visits, we diagnosed an overcharge of refrigerant and improper airflow. We recovered some charge and adjusted airflow and saw improvement. Then the weather shifted and it functioned as expected in heat mode.

So we paused...

Charlottesville, VA

We installed a Daikin Aurora Series maximum heat capability heat pump. We placed it in a corner to maximize wall space for art, TVs, etc and we also hid the outdoor unit behind some bushes to minimize the visual impact.

Charlottesville, VA

We discussed the options for humidification and selected a steam humidifier to best meet their desired comfort. We installed the new Aprilaire Model 800 to their system with the necessary water, electric and drain connections and then set the system ...

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Earlysville, VA

We found a faulty auxiliary heat kit during a winter tune-up. In this instance, the diagnosis and replacement was straightforward. To diagnose, the amp draw of the electric heat was not correct. And a visual inspection confirmed that the wire coil wa...

Charlottesville, VA

Clean outdoor coils transfer heat more efficiently, which means your system operates more efficiently. When your coils are clogged with pollen, dirt, leaves, and grass, they cannot efficiently cool or heat your home. But they can be cleaned and retur...

Charlottesville, VA

We replaced a 28 year old Trane heat pump system that had a modified zoning system with a modern, true variable speed (indoor and outdoor) American Standard heat pump system. We matched this digital system to a digital comfort control that delivered ...

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